Amelia vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jer, Jey, Jeie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jerry Rank #868

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #868 for Jerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Jerry ___

  • Jerry Lee
  • Jerry Wayne
  • Jerry Dale
  • Jerry Ray
  • Jerry Dean
  • Jerry Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jerry

Terry Gary Larry Barry Gerry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jerry more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jerry mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jerry boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.

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